| MODEL | HONDA XL 185S 1984 - 1985 |
| Year | 1984 - 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 180 cc / 10.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 63.0 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 11.7 kW / 16 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 13.6 Nm / 10.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Single 24 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm Showa air-assisted forks, 200 mm / 7.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Showa Pro-Link single shock, 165 mm / 6.5 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 110 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 110 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 110 kg / 242.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 20.3 km/L |
| Top Speed | 138 km/h / 85.7 mph |
The XL185S was Honda's small dual-purpose single of the mid-1980s, sitting below the XL200R and XL250R in the trail range. Its simple air-cooled two-valve 180 cc engine, kick start and drum brakes kept it light and cheap to run, and the Pro-Link rear end and air-assisted fork gave it proper off-road ability for its size. It suited commuters, farm use and novice trail riders.
